2025
Go there and contact
A magical place dedicated to art that is a must to visit, even in bad weather! A museum as beautiful outside as it is inside.
What a fabulous museum Louisiana is! Modern art immersed in nature, thanks to architecture as imaginative as it is functional. The museum was built on a small cliff overlooking the Øresund in a 19th-century bourgeois estate. In 1958, the owner Knud W. Jensen (d. 2000) decided to house his personal collection of 20th-century painting greats: Picasso was represented by Francis Bacon and Kusama, Danish cubism by Lundstrøm, abstract painting by Richard Mortensen and Asger Jorn, pop art by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, and of course Per Kirkeby.
To build the museum, he commissioned architects Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert. A maze of glass corridors snaked through the natural surroundings, leading to rooms with a close connection to the outside world, as seen in the superb Giacometti room overlooking the Humlebæk pond. Today, it is Denmark's most visited museum. Understandably, you can devote a good half-day to exploring it and enjoying the superb sculpture garden featuring Henry Moore, César, Jean Tinguely and Alexander Calder, to name but a few.
And don't overlook the creative children's area, the cosy fireplace area or the superb terrace of the café-restaurant for a gourmet break, or the boutique-library filled with great souvenir ideas. Evening visits thanks to late-night opening hours.
Did you know? This review was written by our professional authors.
Further information
Opening time and information on LOUISIANA - MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Open Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 10pm, weekends until 6pm. Adult 145 DKK, reduced 125 DKK, free under 18 years old.
Message from Management
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art welcomes you to a peaceful setting overlooking the Øresund, in Humlebæk. Housed in a 19th-century mansion, this museum of modern art boasts an impressive and varied collection that traces the major artistic movements from 1945 to the present day. Here you will discover iconic works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Yves Klein and Jeff Koons. Avant-garde pieces and contemporary creations by emerging talents are also on show. The various rooms, including the Jorn room, the Giacometti room and the Kusama installation entitled "Lumières étincelantes des âmes" (Sparkling Lights of Souls), offer a unique and memorable experience. As for the sculpture park, a true extension of the museum, it features monumental works by great artists, creating a perfect harmony between art and nature. You'll marvel as you explore this open space and discover bold sculptures, while listening to the soothing sound of the sea mingling with the silence of art. Louisiana also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions, allowing you to discover internationally renowned contemporary artists, daring young creators and works ranging from painting, sculpture and photography to installations and digital art. Often interactive and immersive, these exhibitions offer a lively and dynamic perspective on contemporary art. A visit is a must!
Members' reviews on LOUISIANA - MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
